Employment data are from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics and Employment Projections programs. State-level projections data are from Projections Central and State Labor Market Information offices.

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          Current Employment for Food Preparation Workers in OHIO

          Rank Region 2025 Employment
          1 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area 5,320
          2 Cleveland, OH Metro Area 4,410
          3 Columbus, OH Metro Area 3,210
          4 Akron, OH Metro Area 1,110
          5 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH Metro Area 1,060
          6 Toledo, OH Metro Area 950
          7 North Northeastern Ohio Balance of State (noncontiguous) 880
          8 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metro Area 850
          9 Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area 810
          10 West Northwestern Ohio Balance of State 770
          11 Youngstown-Warren, OH Metro Area 720
          12 Southern Ohio Balance of State 530
          13 Eastern Ohio Balance of State 510
          14 Wheeling, WV-OH Metro Area 310
          15 Sandusky, OH Metro Area 270
          16 Lima, OH Metro Area 230
          17 Mansfield, OH Metro Area 200
          18 Springfield, OH Metro Area 160
          19 Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH Metro Area 160